Graphics Card Upgrade

[icedc00ly]

I'm debating between purchasing a used XFX AMD Radeon HD 6870 (HD-687A-ZDFC) and a SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100358VXL Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition. The games that I play aren't too graphics intensive, but I am currently using an MSI n430gt, and I think it's about time to get rid of it. Which card should I go with? Sorry if this comes off as a newbie question, but any feedback is greatly appreciated.

here's my current set up:
i5-3570k cpu
asus p8b75-v mobo
corsair cx600 psu
8gb g.skill ddr3 ram
300gb wd raptor hdd

 

[unoriginal1]

What games are you playing?
Personally... When it comes to pc components I am weary of used parts. You just never know how hard someone has used it or what they have done.
I'd go with the 7770.

 

[icedc00ly]

i play wow, poe, d3, starcraft mostly

 

[icedc00ly]

Best answer selected by icedc00ly.

 

[clarkjd]

I'm debating between purchasing a used XFX AMD Radeon HD 6870 (HD-687A-ZDFC) and a SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100358VXL Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition. The games that I play aren't too graphics intensive, but I am currently using an MSI n430gt, and I think it's about time to get rid of it. Which card should I go with? Sorry if this comes off as a newbie question, but any feedback is greatly appreciated.

here's my current set up:
i5-3570k cpu
asus p8b75-v mobo
corsair cx600 psu
8gb g.skill ddr3 ram
300gb wd raptor hdd

The 7770 is 1 tier below the 6870 according to Tom's chart.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

I don't know that you would notice a difference in performance. key word - NOTICE, I would recommend getting the 7770 as it is newer technology and probably uses less power than the 6870.
Good Luck!

 

[unoriginal1]

i play wow, poe, d3, starcraft mostly

Ya your more then fine with the 7770.
Im still using a 9800gt for my WoW computer lol.

 

[icedc00ly]

thanks for the feedback! i'll be going with the 7770